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(MN) Monticello Nuclear Plant Upgrade Costs Double
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/07/18/monticello-nuclear-plant-upgrade-costs-double/ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Xcel Energy says the costs of upgrading its Monticello nuclear plant have doubled to $640 million.
The utility revealed the cost in a filing Wednesday with the state Public Utilities Commission, after previously saying the figure was a trade secret.
The project was originally expected to cost $320 million. The recently completed five-year project included replacement of aging equipment and boosting electricity output by 12 percent. The upgrades are intended to extend the life of the 43-year-old reactor another two decades.
The utility revealed the cost in a filing Wednesday with the state Public Utilities Commission, after previously saying the figure was a trade secret.
The project was originally expected to cost $320 million. The recently completed five-year project included replacement of aging equipment and boosting electricity output by 12 percent. The upgrades are intended to extend the life of the 43-year-old reactor another two decades.
Well, fuck then.
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So glad we didn't relocate near there. Lots of real estate for sale there though.